Jeffrey Bewley, assistant extension professor in the UK Department of Animal and Food Sciences, said the daylong event will offer several presentations affecting all areas of the dairy industry.

Pictured is a Holstein out at UK's Coldstream dairy using the Lely cow brush.
Photo: Jeffrey Bewley

“We are looking forward to this exciting event where we will take a glimpse into the future of monitoring dairy cows,” Bewley said. “The number of technology options being developed to help dairy producers manage reproduction, mastitis, health and well-being is exciting.”

“We are doing quite a bit of research with multiple technologies at the UK Coldstream Dairy,” Bewley said. “This event provides a chance for industry and producers to see these new technologies in action.”

After the tour, the event will conclude with dinner and a trade show. Bewley suggested interested parties register by Nov. 16 and pay a $25 registration fee to cover lunch, dinner, breaks and printed materials. All proceeds will go to the UK Dairy Club, which is catering lunch and dinner for the event. To register, make checks payable to Kentucky PDCA and send to University of Kentucky Precision Dairy Showcase, c/o Jeffrey Bewley, 407 W.P. Garrigus Bldg., Lexington, KY 40546-0215.